Argentina had no shots on target in World Cup final against Spain

Argentina's media defended the national team's performance in the World Cup final, despite their lacklustre display against Spain. Lionel Messi's side struggled throughout the match, failing to register a shot in normal time and not managing a single effort on target over the full 120 minutes. This lack of attacking threat left their performance open to criticism, yet the media still sought to highlight the team's effort and spirit.

Discipline issues plagued Argentina during the match, with Enzo Fernandez receiving two yellow cards for dissent and a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsi. Leandro Paredes also faced dismissal after reacting angrily at the final whistle, while Nahuel Molina was involved in confrontations with Spanish players. Commentary from Gary Neville pointed out Paredes' disgraceful behaviour in recent matches, reflecting concerns over team discipline.

Despite the defeat, Argentina's newspapers aimed to evoke a sense of national pride. Clarin featured a poignant image of Messi, declaring, "They gave it their all, nothing to blame them for." La Nacion echoed this sentiment, stating, "Argentina gave it their all - and they're a source of national pride," reinforcing the idea that the team left everything on the pitch.

In stark contrast, Spain's media celebrated their second World Cup victory with exuberance. AS proclaimed, "The world is ours," while El Periodico announced, "The world surrenders to Spain." ABC labelled the team as "invincible," highlighting their impressive 38-match unbeaten streak in international football. El Mundo echoed the celebration, stating that Spain is "on top of the world," as multiple outlets hailed them as "double champions" and "superstars."

via Sky Sports